Editorial Coordinator

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India); Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

BCCL invites an Editorial Coordinator to support the Creative Head by coordinating editorial deliverables for 1838’s magazine, events and digital media. The role requires seamless collaboration with writers, designers, printers and internal teams to maintain schedules and production quality.

You will manage content briefs, briefs, approvals and milestones across multiple channels, ensuring timely delivery, accurate budgets and documentation. Experience in magazine publishing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with comfort in magazine publishing and editorial workflows.
• Experience coordinating editorial tasks, production timelines and budgets.
• Effective communication with writers, designers, vendors and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and proactive execution.
• Familiarity with budgeting, cost tracking and MIS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end production of the monthly 1838 magazine, including content collation, editing coordination, design, pagination, proofing and final production.
• Maintain editorial calendars, issue plans and production trackers for timely closure.
• Coordinate with writers, photographers, designers, printers and contributors on submissions, approvals and milestones.
• Align editorial requirements with advertising placements while preserving quality and timelines.
• Coordinate editorial deliverables for newsletters, video podcasts and other digital channels.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, digital and production teams for consistent content delivery.
• Support special issues, interviews, photo shoots and content-led initiatives.
• Coordinate events with programming teams for event-related editorial coverage.

Skills

Editorial coordination

Organisational skills

Editorial workflows

Communication with stakeholders

Budget awareness

MS Office proficiency

Content production experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Graduate degree

Journalism / Publishing advantage

Tools

MS Office

Publishing tools

Job description

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.

About 1838

1838 is a cultural platform and community for creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Through its space, magazine, events, and media, it brings people and ideas together, extending the creative life of the community beyond its physical space.

The Opportunity:

The Editorial Coordinator will support the Creative Head in coordinating and executing editorial deliverables across 1838’s magazine, events and digital media platforms. The role will ensure seamless coordination among contributors, design and production teams, vendors and internal stakeholders, while maintaining editorial schedules, production quality, budgets and documentation.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate the end-to-end production cycle of the monthly 1838 magazine, including content collation, editing coordination, design, pagination, proofing and final production.
• Maintain editorial calendars, issue plans and production trackers to ensure timely closure of each issue.
• Coordinate with writers, photographers, designers, printers and other contributors to track submissions, approvals, visual assets and production milestones.
• Facilitate alignment between editorial requirements and advertising placements while ensuring accuracy, quality and adherence to production timelines.
• Coordinate editorial deliverables for the newsletter, video podcast and other digital platforms, including briefs, scripts, interviews, visual assets and publication schedules.
• Work with editorial, design, digital and production teams to ensure consistency of content and timely delivery across channels.
• Support special issues, interviews, photo shoots, editorial collaborations and other content-led initiatives.
• Coordinate with events and programming teams on event-related editorial coverage, contributor inputs and post-event content.

3. Contributor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with writers, artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, agencies and other external partners to facilitate smooth execution of assignments.
• Maintain contributor databases, commissioning records, content schedules and repositories of editorial assets.
• Liaise with internal teams across Editorial, Design, Digital, Production, Events, Business and Finance to manage dependencies and resolve execution issues.
• Track deliverables, follow up on pending inputs and proactively flag potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Maintain production budgets, cost sheets, vendor estimates, invoices and supporting documentation for editorial assignments and projects.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, payment processing, expense recording and financial closure with Finance and relevant internal teams.
• Track costs against approved estimates, maintain accurate records and support periodic MIS reporting, provisions and audit requirements.
• Establish and maintain structured workflows, trackers and documentation to improve efficiency and ensure timely execution.

What You Bring:

• 2 to 4 years' experience in strong organisational coordination and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Understanding of magazine publishing, editorial workflows, pagination, proofing and print production. Relevant experience in magazine publishing, editorial coordination, media operations or content production.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to work with creative professionals and external vendors.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving ability and a proactive, execution-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with budgets, billing, cost tracking, MIS reporting and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to publishing, digital content management and project-tracking tools would be an advantage.
• Experience in coordinating magazine production, working with editorial and production teams, and managing vendors, documentation and operational reporting.
• Exposure to luxury, lifestyle, culture, design or premium media would be an advantage.

Education:

• Graduate in any discipline; qualifications in journalism, mass communication, publishing, media or business administration would be an advantage.

BCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.

Note:

The advertised role title is indicative. The final designation will be as per company norms.